People Over Parking Act of 2025

The "People Over Parking Act of 2025" empowers property owners with sole discretion to determine the number of automobile parking spots for certain new developments. This applies to newly constructed or substantially renovated residential, retail, commercial, or industrial structures that are located within 0.5 miles of a covered public transit point or have received local government permitting. The bill aims to reduce mandatory parking minimums by allowing developers to decide parking provisions based on their project's needs and location. To achieve this, the legislation preempts any state or local laws that are inconsistent with this provision, thereby overriding existing parking mandates. A "covered public transit point" is specifically defined to include passenger access points to fixed guideways, with additional criteria for ferry and bus systems to ensure frequent service. This act seeks to promote more flexible and transit-oriented development by removing rigid parking requirements.